Landscape · 16:9
1920 × 1080 px (or 1280 × 720 px). The most common format for X videos.
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Twitter (X) Video Size Guide
The right resolution, aspect ratio, length and file size for videos on X (Twitter) — landscape, square and vertical — plus what changes with Premium and why GIFs end up as MP4.
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The short answer
Upload MP4 (H.264 video, AAC audio) at 1920 × 1080 px for landscape, 1080 × 1080 px for square or 1080 × 1920 px for vertical video. Standard accounts can post videos up to 2 minutes 20 seconds and 512 MB; Premium accounts can upload longer and larger files.
How to upload a sharp video to X
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Pick the ratio
16:9 for landscape, 1:1 for square, 9:16 for vertical clips watched on phones.
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Export MP4
H.264 video with AAC audio, 30 or 60 fps, at the sizes below.
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Check length and size
Keep standard uploads under 2:20 and 512 MB, then post.
Every X video spec at a glance
Square · 1:1
1080 × 1080 px. Takes more space in the timeline than landscape.
Vertical · 9:16
1080 × 1920 px. Fills the screen in the full-screen video view.
Length
Up to 2 minutes 20 seconds on standard accounts; Premium allows much longer uploads.
File size
Up to 512 MB on standard accounts; Premium allows larger files.
Format
MP4 or MOV with H.264 video and AAC audio. MP4 is the safest choice.
GIFs
Animated GIFs are converted to MP4 video by X — that's why a saved “GIF” is an MP4 file.
Free X (Twitter) video size chart
Download the chart or use it on your own site, blog or class handout — free to use. If you embed it, please keep the credit link so readers can find the full guide.
<a href="https://clipimo.com/twitter-video-size"><img src="https://clipimo.com/twitter-video-size-chart.png" alt="X (Twitter) video size chart: landscape, square and vertical sizes, length and file limits" width="1200" height="1500" loading="lazy" /></a>
<p><a href="https://clipimo.com/twitter-video-size">Twitter (X) video size guide by Clipimo</a></p>Standard vs Premium
The 2:20 and 512 MB limits apply to standard accounts. X Premium raises both — guides currently cite hours-long uploads and multi-gigabyte files, but the exact numbers vary by plan and app (web, iOS, Android), so check the composer for your account.
Limits change — check the composer
X adjusts its limits from time to time and they differ between plans and apps. The upload screen shows the length and size that actually apply to you.
Tips for sharp X videos
Upload at the size you shot or the exact sizes above — X re-encodes everything, and upscaling only makes video softer. Keep captions inside the centre of the frame, since previews can crop the edges. If you need a copy of a public X video you have the right to use — your own post, for example — paste its link into the downloader above to save the MP4.
Questions
How long can a video on X (Twitter) be?
Up to 2 minutes 20 seconds for standard accounts. Premium accounts can upload much longer videos.
What is the maximum video file size on X?
512 MB for standard accounts; Premium allows larger files.
What is the best video size for X?
1920 × 1080 px (16:9) for landscape, 1080 × 1080 px for square, 1080 × 1920 px for vertical.
What format should a Twitter video be?
MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio.
Why does a Twitter GIF download as MP4?
X converts animated GIFs to MP4 video when they're posted, so the file you save is an MP4.